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WEEKLY UPDATES: OCT 31 - NOV 6 , 2016 Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well. Intention is the starting point of every dream. It is the creative power that fulfills all of our needs, whether for money, relationships, spiritual awakening, or love.  The sages of India observed thousands of years ago that our destiny is ultimately shaped by our deepest intentions and desires. The classic Vedic text known as the Upanishads declares, “You are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. As your intention is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.”  Set your spiritual intentions today and go a step forward in connecting with your true self! We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events this week at ISV!  This week we have: Wednesday: "What is 'As It Is' in Bhagavad Gita As It Is"  - Gita Wisdom by H.G Keshavananda Das Thursday:    Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day Festival Saturday : "Journey from Faith to Love" - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Keshavananda Das        Sunday:   "Entering the Sacred Space Series - Part 2: Chanting the Holy Names of God" - Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Keshavananda Das Watch us Live! In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com.   NOV 2, WEDNESDAY : GITA WISDOM Join us tonight for a thought provoking talk by our special visiting guest, H.G Keshavananda Das on the Bhagavad Gita.  6:00pm: "What is 'As It Is' in Bhagavad Gita As It Is" - Talk by H.G Keshavananda Das 7:30pm: Sandhya Arati, Damodarastakam followed by Prasadam NOV 3, THURSDAY: SRILA PRABHUPADA DISAPPEARANCE DAY Srila Prabhupada departed from this world in Vrindavan dham, India, on the 14th of November 1977. One would not usually celebrate the disappearance day of a person, especially one so loved and revered as Srila Prabhupada. However, the departure of a pure Vaishnava gives cause for jubilation because he returns to his eternal service at Krishna's lotus feet in Goloka Vrindavan, the spiritual world. Although Srila Prabhupada is no longer physically with us, on the spiritual platform he is very much present. He is present in his deity form, in his books and through his instructions. His mercy is available to all those who seek it. Please join us to honor the Disappearance Day of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. 6:00pm: Bhajans 6:30pm: Realizations from Disciples of His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami 7.15pm: Pushpanjali 7.15pm: Srila Prabhupada Arati by H.G Akruranath Das & (Silent Gaura Arati) 8.00pm: Damodarashtakam followed by Acknowledgements and Prasadam   NOV 5, SATURDAY: SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM Join us to deep dive and experience the journey from faith to love as explained in the great classic texr, Srimad Bhagavatam.  "This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse.  7.30am: "Journey from Faith to Love" -  Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Keshavananda Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam   NOV 6, SUNDAY: SUNDAY FEAST In The Nectar of Devotion (chapter 13) Srila Prabhupäda promises that there are five kinds of devotional service which are so potent that a small attachment for any one of these five items can arouse devotional ecstasy even in a beginner.” These five practices are the topic of our "Entering The Sacred Space" series training letter series. The goal of this series is to help you on your way to the sacred spaceinside. Last week we discussed the first potent form of associating with saintly people. This week, we have a special guest, H.G Keshavananda Das who will talk about the most powerful of the 5 forms which is chanting God's Holy Names. We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes Kirtan, Krishna Katha, Arotik and delicious prasadam! 4:00pm: "Entering the Sacred Space Series - Part 2: Chanting God's Names" - Sunday feast talk by H.G Keshavananda Das 6.00pm: Damodarastakam, Sandhya Arotik followed by Announcements and Prasadam If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com. We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $301 only   KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you.  VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more. 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